Introductory Lessons on Ethics and Civility 2021

Civility in Everyday Lawyering:

– What Are the Basic Lessons to Be Learned?

– Colloquium on Ethics and Civility

A sound ethical compass and a civil and professional demeanor are the hallmarks of successful and respected attorneys in all areas of practice. This program will provide viewers with an update on developments in the area of attorney ethics, including the most recent case law. The rules of civility will be discussed, with emphasis on practical pointers for dealing with uncivil adversaries and civility issues within the law firm.

Speakers

Program Chair: Vincent J. Syracuse, Esq., Founding Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, NYC

Hal R. Lieberman, Esq., Partner, Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady LLP

Danielle C. Lesser, Esq., Partner, Morrison Cohen LLP; Chair, Business Litigation Department

John P. Mastando III, Partner in Weil’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice group and Co-Head of the Firm’s Insurance Litigation Practice

Hon. Robert Reed, New York County Commercial Division Justice

Mark C. Zauderer, Esq., Senior Partner, Ganfer, Shore, Leeds & Zauderer LLP

Justice Tanya R. Kennedy, Appellate Division, First Department of the State of New York